Savory Black Bean and Rice Breakfast Skillet
A warm, savory morning skillet of basmati rice, black beans, bell peppers, and onions with a gentle chili kick. Note: prepared fully without eggs due to your allergy profile — the beans and rice make it hearty and satisfying on their own.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
- 1 fresh lime
- 2 tbsp tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1/2 tsp tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Stir in the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add the black beans and cooked rice, stirring to combine, and press into an even layer.
- 5
Cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes so the rice crisps on the bottom, then stir and cook 2 more minutes.
- 6
Season with salt, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, and finish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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